Wynne, AR (ZIP 72396) has experienced 81 recorded natural disaster events based on federal and state agency records. These include 36 hailstorms, 17 tornadoes, and 11 floods. Total documented property damage amounts to $164M. These events have resulted in 6 recorded deaths and 45 injuries.
Hailstorms represent the most common natural hazard in this area, accounting for 44% of all recorded events (36 total). Hail-related events have caused a combined $31.3K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded hailstorm occurred on May 20, 2025.
There have been 17 recorded tornadoes in this area, representing 21% of all disaster events. Of these, 3 (18%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for tornado-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Tornado-related events have caused a combined $154.1M in documented property damage. 5 fatalities have been attributed to tornadoes in this area. The most recent recorded tornado occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
There have been 11 recorded floods in this area, representing 14% of all disaster events. Of these, 7 (64%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for flood-related events here is 5/5 (extreme). Flood-related events have caused a combined $1.6M in documented property damage. 1 fatality has been attributed to floods in this area. The most recent recorded flood occurred on Jan 3, 2016.
Wynne has experienced 7 blizzards on record. Of these, 2 (29%) were rated at severity level 4 or 5 — the most intense on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for winter storm events here is 5/5 (extreme). Winter storm events have caused a combined $1M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded blizzard occurred on Jan 26, 2009.
Wynne has experienced 7 severe wind events on record. Wind-related events have caused a combined $7M in documented property damage. The most recent recorded severe wind event occurred on Apr 5, 2025.
Wynne has experienced 1 extreme cold event on record. One event reached severity level 4 or 5 on the normalized scale. The highest recorded severity for cold-related events here is 4/5 (severe). Cold-related events have caused a combined $250K in documented property damage. The most recent recorded extreme cold event occurred on Oct 9, 2000.
The most significant disaster event on record for Wynne was EF3 Tornado on Mar 31, 2023, which caused $150M in property damage and was linked to 4 fatalities. Another major event was 100 mph Thunderstorm Wind (Jun 2, 2018), causing $6M in damages. EF3 Tornado on Jan 7, 1978 also caused significant damage ($2.5M).
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Based on federal and state records, ZIP code 72396 has experienced 81 natural disaster events. The hazard types affecting this area include hailstorms (36 events), tornadoes (17 events), floods (11 events), blizzards (7 events), severe wind events (7 events), extreme cold event (1 event), earthquake (1 event), and extreme heat event (1 event). The primary hazard is hailstorms, which account for 44% of all recorded events.
Hailstorms are the most frequently recorded hazard in Wynne, AR, with 36 events documented. These events have caused a combined $31.3K in property damage.
Yes, Wynne (ZIP 72396) has 11 recorded flood events. These floods have caused $1.6M in total property damage. The most recent flood on record occurred on Jan 3, 2016.
Wynne has 17 recorded tornado events in the historical record. The strongest tornado recorded reached severity level 4/5 on the normalized scale. Total property damage from tornadoes in this area is $154.1M. The most recent tornado was recorded on Apr 5, 2025.
The most damaging natural disaster on record for ZIP code 72396 was EF3 Tornado, which occurred on Mar 31, 2023. This event caused $150M in documented property damage. It resulted in 4 reported fatalities. It was rated at severity level 4/5.
Natural disasters have caused a documented total of $164M in property damage in the Wynne, AR area (ZIP 72396). This figure is based on historical records from FEMA, NOAA Storm Events Database, and USGS, and covers events from the 1950s through the present. Actual damages may be higher, as not all events have complete damage assessments.
Data sourced from FEMA (disaster declarations, NFIP flood claims), NOAA Storm Events Database, USGS Earthquake Hazards Program, and NIFC wildfire records. Historical coverage varies by source, with most records beginning in the 1950s–1970s. Full methodology →